An Inland Empire youth hockey coach has been arrested after allegedly arranging to meet a minor for sex on Wednesday, and investigators believe he may have unknown victims.
A Rancho Cucamonga deputy was conducting an undercover chat operation on Wednesday, in which 42-year-old Daniel Patrick Albert of Redlands responded to a post, the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department reported on Thursday.
“Albert initiated a conversation with the deputy, who acted as the persona of a 13-year-old boy,” the Sheriff’s Department said.
During the communication, investigators say that Albert – under the username “danolanche” – agreed to meet with the undercover persona to engage in sexual acts.
Albert, who worked as a youth hockey coach in the Riverside area, was arrested following the investigation.
He was booked on suspicion of arranging to meet a minor for lewd purposes.
Detectives released Albert’s photo because they believe he may have victims who have not come forward.
Anyone with information or who may have been approached by Albert was encouraged to contact the Rancho Cucamonga Sheriff’s Station at 909-477-2800.
Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or leave information on the We-Tip website.
